76% Of Men Are Unaware Of Their HIV Status – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service found out that 76% of men in Ghana who are between 15 and 49 years old don’t know if they have HIV.

The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service, revealed alarming figures regarding HIV awareness and prevention among men aged 15 to 49.

The figures show that a substantial 76 percent of men in this age group are unaware of their HIV status.

Furthermore, only 28% of respondents reported using condoms during sexual encounters with non-habiting partners.

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In contrast, women in the same age bracket exhibited higher awareness levels, with approximately 54% undergoing HIV testing, and 11% using condoms during sexual activities with non-cohabiting partners.

The Acting Director of Demography at the Ghana Statistical Service, Godwin Odei Gyebi, emphasized the importance of men taking a more proactive role in knowing their HIV status.

12% of women and 28% of men said they use a condom.

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The proportion of people who have tested positive for HIV and received their results is higher for women than for men.

As far as women are concerned, men are not doing well. The last 12 months saw 15 percent of women and 7 percent of men undergo HIV testing and receive their results.

The poll revealed that nearly eighty percent of Ghanaians harbor negative views towards people living with HIV.

74% of women who have heard about HIV won’t buy from a shopkeeper who has HIV, and 66% of men will also not buy fresh vegetables from someone who has HIV positive..

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